Grant will help youngsters develop DJ skills

More children will be able to take part in free DJ sessions after a £2,000 grant was given to fund the initiative.

Eight groups have been given a share of more than £12,000 through South Cambridgeshire District Council's community chest grants scheme.

Other funds have gone towards helping a sewing activity group, woodland bird boxes and football goal posts.

Henry Batchelor, Liberal Democrat lead cabinet member for communities, said: "The Community Chest funding ensures that organisations at the heart of our communities can continue their incredible work, making a real difference to people."

The latest round of funding aimed to help community initiatives make a meaningful impact on residents.

Mix Music DJ said it would help buy two additional controllers so more young people in Melbourn could take part in the sessions, providing skills development, mental health support and confidence building for under-18s.

Cottenham United Colts FC and Over Sports FC both received £2,000 grants for goalposts.

Sew Positive recieved £2,000 for its programme of sewing activities, including skills training for Ukrainian refugees, a community sewing café and event to reduce social isolation and promote sustainable textile practices.

Great and Little Eversden, Graveley and Longstowe parish councils and Carlton cum Willingham Churchyard Conservation Group also received grants.

Mr Batchelor said: "Community groups are the backbone of our local area, bringing people of all ages together and providing essential services."

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